The average train between Dover and Bologna takes 18h 46m and the fastest train takes 13h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Dover and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Bologna at 3:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 18h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Bologna station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.
Dover to Bologna train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Bologna train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Dover to Bologna train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dover and Bologna is 1,049.2 km. The road distance is 1,647 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Bologna Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 13h 23m.